A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7310538 Details
Epoch: 341 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 62318654 epoch_slot_no: 369854 block_no: 7310361 slot_leader_id: 5944681 size: 9305 time: 2022-05-30 04:29:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfee51b5cb6d36004eb12c27245486f57dc6c0ef65fb1c6415a7fa24bf48e56cBlock Operator
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